Part 2 · Parts of SpeechChapter 9 · Adverbs

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Quickly, Slowly, Well

Adverbs say how we do something: She runs quickly. He speaks slowly.

At a glance

FlowchartHow do I make the adverb?
  1. Start
  2. Is the adjective good?
    Yes
    wellShe sings well.
  3. Is it fast, hard, late or early?
    Yes
    no changeHe works hard.
  4. Does it end in -y?
    Yes
    y → -ilyhappy → happily
  5. Does it end in -le?
    Yes
    -le → -lygentle → gently
  6. add -lyslow → slowly

How?

The cheetah runs quickly.

The turtle walks slowly.

He speaks loudly.

Please talk quietly.

She plays the piano well.

Drive carefully!

adjective+ly

AdjectiveAdverb
quickquickly
slowslowly
carefulcarefully
easyeasily
goodwell
fastfast
hardhard
latelate

He is a slow driver. (adjective + noun)

vs

He drives slowly. (verb + adverb)

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